Neil Syers
Chief Financial Officer at Bregal Investments
📍 London, England, United Kingdom
Neil Syers is a seasoned financial executive, currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Bregal Investments. He was previously a founding partner and CFO at Hayfin Capital Management, where he was instrumental in scaling the firm to a €30 billion platform. Neil holds a BSc from the University of Birmingham and is a Chartered Management Accountant.
Neils undergraduate degree is in Geography, an uncommon background for a senior finance professional.
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25 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities
Topics Neil cares about
Scaling Investment Platforms
As a founding partner at his previous firm, he built the finance, operations, and infrastructure from the ground up, scaling it into a major alternative investment platform.
Global Finance Operations
His roles at Bregal and Hayfin involve overseeing global finance functions, managing organizational growth, and navigating complex international regulatory environments.
Career
Work history
5-2025
Chief Financial Officer
Bregal Investments
5-2009 - 4-2025
CFO
Hayfin Capital Management LLP
5-2006 - 5-2009
Finance Director
Gandhara Capital
8-2002 - 5-2006
Finance Manager
Henderson Global Investors
8-2000 - 8-2002
Associate
Ernst & Young
In the press
Media appearances
Bregal Investments Appoints Neil Syers as Chief Financial Officer. Featured in Business Wire
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Neil Syers, Bregal Investments LLP: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg
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Education
1997 - 2000
BSc
University of Birmingham
Social presence
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